Since the 2001 start of the ‘War on Terror’ the Pentagon has spent $14 trillion on the U.S. Military Complex. In February 2014, Russia immobilized NATO’s advance into Eastern Ukraine. It is estimated that Washington DC has since given $75 billion in aid to the maverick Eastern European […]
The organization has surrendered to the power of the US and given in to the Israeli lobby, Craig Mokhiber has said. The director of the UN’s human rights office (OHCHR) in New York, Craig Mokhiber, has resigned from his post, citing the body’s failure to properly address the […]
A recent NewsNation/Decision Desk poll found that nearly 80% of Americans fear that a war in Israel could lead to terrorist attacks in the United States, The Hill reports. Only 22% of respondents are not worried about possible terrorist attacks in the country. At the same time, 70% of […]
Britain is a democracy but conditions may apply. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has fired a ministerial aide for calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. London has stopped short of urging for an end to the war, proposing only limited pauses to allow aid to reach the Palestinian enclave. Conservative Member […]
The American soldier is getting out of shape: 19% of US military personnel are already obese or overweight, and the Pentagon is forced to spend about $1.5 billion annually on their treatment, citing a recent study. At the same time, it is unlikely that it will be possible to […]
A recent survey shows democracy isn’t cutting it for a lot of US citizens anymore. The poll shows that Americans from both sides of the aisle favor shelving democracy and inflicting violence on their opponents, as trust in the government hits new lows. But is there a viable […]
MICHAEL WALSH: Rarely did I miss a day’s work during nearly fifty years on the hamster wheel. My work ethic was a source of personal pride but my neighbour was not alone in thinking me foolish. I guessed my friend to be in his late thirties. As fit […]
Iran has warned that Israel has crossed the red lines in Gaza and its ground offensive may force everyone to take action. The stark statement from Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, marks an escalation of rhetoric from the Islamic Republic. ‘The […]
A potential plea deal between WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and the US authorities could allow him to return to Australia, with the case being handled by the US Department of Justice, an Australian newspaper reported on Monday, citing US Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy. WE PUBLISH WHAT WESTERN […]
The social rights minister called on European countries to take concrete measures to stop the hostilities in Gaza. Spanish Social Rights Minister Ione Belarra has urged European leaders to take immediate action against Israel, including severing diplomatic ties and imposing economic sanctions, amid the intensified bombing and expanded […]
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